What I am Thankful For Day 4 and Thrifty Thursday

Today is another short and sweet, I have so much algebra to do and biology and medical terminology...you get it...don't even ask me about our new pet dust bunnies.  Oh well! It will all get done sooner or later right?

So, I am feeling a little guilty about this post today because it's not about my family or friends, which I am very thankful for, that's a given, but today is about worldly things...Just so I can link up with Leigh over at Bloggeritaville.  she hosts a Thrifty Thursday every week and I haven't participated in a loooong time, mostly because I don't get out as much as I used to and because if I do go out, I usually end up by books at the SA for $1.00 each...exciting for me, but for blogland..not so much.  Anywho!! Today I want to share some treasures that I basically got for free!  They are Momma's so if she ever decides she doesn't want to live with us again...I have to give them back (can you see me pouting)...but that won't happen. I think I have explained before about the shed that stores all of Momma's treasures and how every now and then I go there to be with her and bring a little of her back home with me...my master bathroom is filled with Momma's treasures. ALL of which she bought at a thrift store or yard sale.

Yep that's mouthwash in that decanter...Momma is great at re-purposing, I think I got the idea from her. There is a matching tumbler that sits next to the bottle...I don't know why it's not in the pic...

Baby oil in this one, to remove the mascara....clever huh?

Sugar, Creamer....Qtips, cotton balls...eh...same difference.

Little miss lovely who is supposed to have a plant growing out of her head or something, keeps my brushes at arm's length and organized.

We looked everywhere for a little box to hold my face powder...then one year Momma gave that little crystal trinket box with a powder puff in it...perfect!

The little tray is mine, I thrifted it for $2.00 with the intention to do just what's it's doing...

to keep my face care products neat and organized...the little pink decanter holds Neutrogena Body Oil...it's such a treat to pour it out of here than squirt it out of the plastic bottle.

This basket just screams SPA to me...I don't know why but it is very zen...

The ginger jar was a Christmas gift from Momma, I have blogged about it before, it found it's new home in here.  All the pearls are mine and Momma's thrifted...they make me smile. The Star box  is unique in it's texture, it's almost like a shell and the candle holder is very Momma, but I like it too.

I got the little pail from target for a dollar and thrifted the scoop along time ago for $1.00 I think...I know  a little pricey but it makes me smile.  What REALLY makes me smile is the soap...I am a bit of a soap fiend...I LOVE special soaps...they are a treat for the senses!

The candlesticks were a Christmas gift from BB Brother, the plate with the candles on it was also part of gift, the pink ball was gift from Momma...it's blown volcanic glass from Sonora, and the decorative plate is waiting for Baby Girl...I think...Momma will have to refresh my memory.

 This little corner shelf is Momma's too...and the little shell globe...all thrifted!

All of these thrifted treasures makes bath-time....well...see for yourself....

illuminating...

refreshing (glass = $1.00 - The Dollar Tree)...

and just plain relaxing (yes, I have ugly feet...don't we all).

So that is What I Am Thankful For today, all of the thrifty little treasures re-purposed and arranged to make my daily routines a truly beautiful experience. It's the little things in life that make it enjoyable!  What are you thankful for today? Hop on over to The Bz House That Love Built and let them know or post it on your Facebook.  Okay back to the algebra...I wish I could figure out how to make that more enjoyable!  Ta Ta for now!
PS...after doing this not so short post, I am having a blog dejavu...if I have blogged about my bathroom before..sorry, but I can't seem to find it or remember...I think I need a better labeling system.

Thrifty Thursday - A little treasure

Well today's treasure is not comparable in volume of what I posted last week...

but she is sweet isn't she?  I paid a whopping $3.00 for this little gem and she was worth every penny.  

This whole Vignette is a Thrifty find, the tray was a Big Lots clearance for $4.00, the Book was $1 @ the Salvation Army, the Bud vase is from The Dollar Tree and the flowers are growing wild in the backyard and the candle was a gift...a whole $10.00 on such a cute display. 

 The teacup has occupied a few places in our home since I brought her home Saturday...

right now she is waiting for our guest to arrive next week...

I am just in love with the blue aren't you? Off to the Farmer's Market!  Tata for now!  Don't forget to check out Leigh , Linda & Diane - they know how to throw a Linky Party!

Summer is here - I got the deals to prove it!

Ohhhh! Don't you just love a great Yard/tag/garage/estate/moving Sale?!  I haven't been out and about to any in a really long time...work usually makes it so that my Saturdays are spent doing my housework or work work and Sundays are no good for a sale.  So with my career change, my work is winding down and I am a little more free lately...hence the notion of hitting the sales Saturday and boy am I glad I did!  I think I got the steals of the century!

This beauty was at the first sale I went to...

fairly early in the morning...she gave me the lot for $10.00...that's about 2.50 per piece!

This little beauty was at my FAVORITE sale of the day...why do you ask?

Because she was part of this party...all NINE pairs for $5.00...YEP FIVE!  Two pairs have never been worn AND they all fit!

Same Sale - she gave me another box of Junk for $5.00 - this Christmas set was part of the deal..AND the cute Necklace.

There are 4 place-mats, napkin rings, 10 Christmas napkins, a aquarium piece for Bubba, and a pretty table scarf, the cute glasses and the Christmas set for 5 bucks!

As much as I enjoyed that sale, I had to move on and was just as happy (well, maybe not - did you SEE those shoes!?) because I got this little beauty...

for $3.00 - about 10% the price - never opened! I love the Summer Hill Scent - but this would make a great door prize gift at my exchange!

As if all of that wasn't a great day anyway, I stopped one more place...

Okay..Okay.. Shoes AND JEWELRY on the same day...did I get hit by a bus on the way and now I'm really in heaven, but haven't realized it yet. Yep ladies (and a few gents) I hit the Jackpot!  There are 14 necklaces, 7 pair of earrings, two watches, 4 bracelets and a mirror (that needs redo), 4 place-mats, 8 napkins and I bought a Coke...how much?  $15.00!  Holy Cow!

I had fun - did you?  Tata for now!

Linking up with:

   

                                            

For my Thrifty Find Thursday I thought I would share some Thrifty Blogs that I have found in the last few weeks. With the lifestyle change that is about to happen, I thought I better get back into my old habits when I was a Stay at Home Mom20 years ago. I was a huge Tightwad gazette fan (I still have all of the originals)! Amy kept me inspired and motivated to want to save money...much like our blogs keep each other inspired to be creative, and live each day out loud. So I thought, there must be many "Amy's" out there in Blogland...so here are a few I have started to follow, I hope you enjoy them as much as I am and Happy Savings!

Thrifty Decor Chick - Love love love this blog!

The Thrifty Chicks - Great posts about thift store shopping and so much more!

Thrifty Mommy - Some great posts about frugal living, most geared towards moms oyoung children though.

Thrifty Mom Ramblings - Great little tidbit posts - reminds me of Amy Dacyczyn.

Thrifty Little Blog - cute posts.

The Simple Dollar - Practical posts.

Not Made Of Money -A Personal Finance Blog By A Husband And Wife

Big Green Purse - a Eco-centered blog.

Looking at all these blogs made me long for the good ol' paper version I use to drag out almost every day - here's a shot of just a few...I have these and The penny Pincher in a binder - I think I'll spend some time with these. Tata for now! Be sure to check out Bloggeritaville and all the Thrift finds our fellow bloggers post!

Thrifty Thursday - Christmas in July!

Today I am participating in Leigh's Thrifty Thursday. She hosts this fun day over at Bloggeritaville. Be sure to check out all the great buys these bloggers have found and many have transformed. Also keep Leigh in your prayers, as her family is going through a rough patch.

My Thrifty find is but a ploy to remind you about tomorrow's party! Please join me for the 1st Christmas in July Party! This darling little Santa is wood and stands about 18 inches tall. I had just finished decorating this corner and thought "it needs something". So off to the Salvation Army I went..and there he was for $1.50! I display Santa's in my dining hutch and this little shelf is in the dining nook. Perfect! Okay - off to visit some blogs. Mr. Linky will be available around 9:00 eastern time - I'm soooo excited!

I will give away 2 prizes to randomly selected individual (my first give away!). I will announce the winners on Sunday Morning. The guidelines are listed below - let's have some bloggy fun.

Here are some suggestions (we don't do rules here)to participate:
1. Post photos of one or more of your favorite decorated rooms or vignettes (give us a tour).
2. Post any get togethers you may have (I host a cookie exchange) with the deets so others may "borrow"the idea this holiday.
3. Post any recipe that you serve only during the holiday or give as gifts.
4. Post any creative craft that can be used as a present for teachers, co-workers, etc.
5. Post any traditions that you have - I LOVE traditions.
6. Post any tablescapes (idea bloglifted from Between Naps on The Porch) that you have created for the holidays.
7. Don't forget the most important part of christmas - family - post any photos that you have of your family enjoying all of your hard work , love and creativity.
Remember the more photos the better! Be sure to tell all your blog friends about this event so everyone can participate. Be sure to grab the Christmas in July button at the top of the post and display it in your post on July 10th. Just leave me a comment by Thursday July 9th 9:00 Pacific Standard Time and I will include you on my post.

I forgot something...Collections - do you have pictures of special collections?

Thrifty Thursday - My Scraproom Update and a Reminder

I am sort of late getting this post up this morning, but I'll go for it anyway. I didn't get to go Junque shopping like I had hoped yesterday. I ran into a bit of a snaffu with the rental car for our upcoming trip and had to work on that most of the day. Hey! what I figured out yesterday can be a Thrifty Thursday find too...The rental car PICK UP AT THE AIRPORT PRICE is $340.. more than picking it up 3 or 4 miles away! The cab ride is not going to cost us 340 bucks! So the next time you are traveling and are picking up a car - call ahead to see if you can find a "close" pick up place that is not in the airport. Back to my original thoughts for the day...On my first Thrifty Thursday with Leigh I shared my smashing SA finds, the table and chair and the little black planter. Well, I have them all in place, with a super thrifty extra find. These gems are all in my "Scraproom" but it is an all purpose playroom for me. So here are some pics:

This is looking in from the "gallery". LOL - do you see the one photo frame on the floor (not the wall) some gallery. You can see my SUPER thrifty find from here - the hutch.Why is it so SUPER of a find? Because it was Faaarreeee! My BFF JLo gave me this when she redecorated her living room - she bought it a yard sale for $50.00. I think it is super cute an she didn't really have to say goodbye (she liked it a lot but it didn't go with the Pottery Barn"ish" look) because she comes here to scrap. I was thinking about painting this white - White Spray Paint must be sucking me in - because I am more of a "paint it black" kind of gal.

The hutch is cute and handy - good storage with display options. Our stamps mostly fit on the shelves. And yep those are Frappucino bottles holding some stamps...some of my favorite containers and I don't remember who I got the idea from..it was probably Posie.

Moving around the room, this dresser is Momma's, she said I could use it, (does it need a coat of white paint? Do you hear her screaming NOOOO? I do), she got it at a yard sale for $40.00. Pretty darn cute for the price. Good storage and this is my "Wine Tasting" Friends display - I laugh every time I look at the photos. My cloche for the week - Leigh gave me the idea - also Momma's which I'm sure she payed $3 or less for at a yard sale.

And then the table, which is more of a desk, than a table. I think this needs a coat white (or black) paint also. This is where I visit all of your wonderful blogs. I still need to get some art work/ inspiration on this wall but I haven't figured it out yet.

This chair is really a "pretty" rose pattern underneath. Very Momma (her chair) not so much me. I want a leopard pillow to compliment it or a leopard slip cover with a red pillow. The lingerie chest behind the chair is Momma's also, another yard sale find (she always finds the good stuff).

The velvet strawberries sitting on top of the lingerie chest are the last project we did together before she headed out to Ohio. I have a step by step photo breakdown that I want to share one day. Aren't they adorable?

I have a few more photos of the room and closet that don't have much to do with Thrifty but part of the room and I always love seeing other blogger's craft rooms so here ya go.

Okay, thanks for visiting me today and if you haven't gotten over to Tales from Bloggeritaville for Thrifty Thursday, you should -they have some great stuff over there. I just want to remind you about the Christmas in July Party - Just leave me a comment if you want to join in on the fun! Thanks and TaTa for now.